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Hamen Family History

Hamen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hagen, Hamel, Hamer, Haren, Kamen, Hammen, Hanen, Homen, Haven, Hames

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Where is the Hamen family from?

You can see how Hamen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Hamen families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hamen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hamen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hamen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamen. 100% of Hamen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hamen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hamen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 325 military records available for the last name Hamen. For the veterans among your Hamen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hamen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hamen in 1962 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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